Thick-billed Saltator
NameThick-billed Saltator
Common NameThick-billed Saltator
Scientific NameSaltator maxillosus
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)21.5
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsThis species has dark gray upperparts, head, and throat, contrasting with a prominent white supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and a white malar stripe (mustache stripe) that borders a dark throat patch. Its flanks are olive-tinged, and the belly is buffy-brown. The bill is notably thick and pale greenish-yellow.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a rich, melodious, and often whistled song, typically a series of clear, rising and falling notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina, inhabiting humid montane and lowland forests, as well as forest edges.
Identifying FeaturesThick, pale greenish-yellow bill, Dark head with prominent white supercilium, White malar stripe, Dark gray upperparts, Olive-tinged flanks
Description
The Thick-billed Saltator is a medium-sized songbird characterized by its robust, pale bill and striking facial pattern. It typically forages in the understory and mid-story of humid forests, often found alone or in pairs.
